18-week RTT Team Leader

OUH; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an organised 18-week RTT Team Leader to support elective care delivery. You will lead the corporate RTT Validation Team and ensure waiting lists and Patient Tracking Lists comply with national RTT rules and the Trust Elective Access Policy.

You will oversee daily workload, develop data quality processes and provide training and line management to team members, helping improve pathway accuracy and patient access.

Qualifications

• 18-Week RTT/Trust Elective Access Policy
• Trust policies and procedures

Responsibilities

• Providing day-to-day line management, supervision and support to the corporate RTT Validation Team.
• Planning, coordinating and prioritising validation work across RTT cohorts, with a focus on chronological pathway management and risk reduction.
• Ensuring patients are managed in accordance with national RTT rules, local access policies and agreed operating procedures.
• Supporting the accurate and timely validation of Patient Tracking Lists across outpatient and inpatient pathways.
• Working with clinical and operational teams to resolve pathway queries, improve data quality and support effective waiting list management.
• Identifying, escalating and supporting the resolution of data quality issues, potential breaches, operational risks and training needs.
• Producing, interpreting and presenting validation reports, pathway information and performance data to support planning, forecasting and service improvement.
• Supporting capacity and demand discussions where validation data informs operational planning.
• Promoting high standards of administration, confidentiality, information governance and patient-focused working.
• Providing appropriate cover within the team during periods of leave, vacancy or absence.

Education

Advanced level of education (Educated to degree level / equivalent experience)

Job description

Main area Corporate Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract Fixed term: 6 months (Post expiry is 31st March 2027) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 321-CORP-8199646-B5

Site Unipart House Business Center Town Oxford Salary £32,073 - £39,043 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 18/10/2026 23:59

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.

The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call thisDelivering Compassionate Excellenceand its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

Many of our recruitment programmes useValue Based Interviewingto identify those who have the skills we seek, who share our values and who are able to deliver compassionate excellence from the outset. We know that this makes a significant difference to your job satisfaction and above all the outcomes and experience of our patients and their families. For more information about our Values and Value Based Interviewing please visit www.ouh.nhs.uk/about/vision-and-values

Job overview

We are seeking a motivated and organised18-week RTT Team Leader to support the delivery of elective care standards across the Trust. This is an important role within the Elective Care team, providing day-to-day leadership to the corporate RTT Validation Team and helping ensure patient pathways are accurately maintained in line with national Referral to Treatment rules and the Trust Elective Access Policy.

The post holder will oversee waiting list validation activity, support the management of Patient Tracking Lists, and work closely with clinical and operational teams to improve data quality, reduce pathway risks and support delivery against elective access standards. The role requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail, confidence in using information systems and the ability to support and guide a team working in a busy operational environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with NHS administrative or operational experience who is looking to develop their leadership skills and contribute to improving patient access, pathway accuracy and elective care performance.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide day-to-day leadership to the corporate 18-week RTT Validation Team, ensuring patient pathways are accurately validated and managed in line with national RTT rules and the Trust Elective Access Policy.

Key duties will include:

• Managing and prioritising the daily work of the RTT Validation Team.
• Supporting accurate and timely validation of Patient Tracking Lists across the Trust.
• Ensuring patients are managed appropriately against 18-week Referral to Treatment standards.
• Working closely with clinical service managers, operational teams and team leaders to support effective pathway management.
• Identifying and escalating data quality issues, potential breaches and training needs.
• Producing and analysing reports to support validation, forecasting and service improvement.
• Supporting the delivery of elective care targets by helping maintain accurate waiting lists.
• Providing line management, supervision, training and development support to team members.
• Attending relevant meetings and providing updates on validation progress, risks and actions.
• Promoting high standards of administration, data quality, confidentiality and patient-focused working.

Working for our organisation

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.

We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel .

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The 18-week RTT Team Leader will provide day-to-day leadership and coordination of the corporate RTT Validation Team, supporting the Trust to deliver accurate, timely and effective management of Referral to Treatment pathways. The post holder will work closely with the Elective Access Manager, 18-Week Lead, clinical service managers and operational teams to ensure waiting lists and Patient Tracking Lists are validated in line with national RTT rules and the Trust Elective Access Policy.

The post holder will be responsible for prioritising validation activity, supporting pathway accuracy, identifying data quality risks and ensuring appropriate escalation of potential breaches or issues that may affect delivery of elective care standards. They will provide assurance that validation processes are robust, consistent and aligned to best practice across the organisation.

Main responsibilities will include:

• Providing day-to-day line management, supervision and support to the corporate RTT Validation Team.
• Planning, coordinating and prioritising validation work across RTT cohorts, with a focus on chronological pathway management and risk reduction.
• Ensuring patients are managed in accordance with national RTT rules, local access policies and agreed operating procedures.
• Supporting the accurate and timely validation of Patient Tracking Lists across outpatient and inpatient pathways.
• Working with clinical and operational teams to resolve pathway queries, improve data quality and support effective waiting list management.
• Identifying, escalating and supporting the resolution of data quality issues, potential breaches, operational risks and training needs.
• Producing, interpreting and presenting validation reports, pathway information and performance data to support planning, forecasting and service improvement.
• Supporting the Elective Access Manager and 18-Week Lead in monitoring validation progress, elective care risks and delivery against access standards.
• Developing and implementing validation plans to reduce data quality-related breaches and improve pathway accuracy.
• Providing training, guidance and support to staff on RTT rules, validation processes and Trust policy requirements.
• Attending relevant operational and performance meetings, providing updates on validation progress, risks, actions and areas requiring support.
• Supporting capacity and demand discussions where validation data informs operational planning.
• Promoting high standards of administration, confidentiality, information governance and patient-focused working.
• Ensuring team members are appraised, supported and developed in line with Trust policies and good management practice.
• Providing appropriate cover within the team during periods of leave, vacancy or absence.

Person specification

Experience

• 18-Week Referral to Treatment (RTT)/Trust Elective Access Policy
• Trust policies and procedures

Education and Qualifications

• Advanced level of education (Educated to degree level / equivalent experience)

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Probation Period: This post is subject to a 6 month probationary period. If you currently hold a contract of employment with the Oxford University Hospitals, this will not apply. This statement does not apply to Medical staff or Executive Appointments.

Referencing: When providing employment reference details please provide correct work related email addresses so references can be sought promptly when we are looking to progress your application. Your first referee will need to be your line manager, supervisor or clinical lead from your current or most recent post or place of study. Please note that if you have previously worked for the Trust we will require a reference from your last Manager, this information is essential if your offer of employment is to be confirmed.

To note: Applicants must write their own applications. If AI tools are used, the application may be rejected as this document is crucial for assessment. This does not prevent you from seeking support via AI with applications for the purposes of any disability and/or long-term health conditions.

When using AI to help write your application, it is important to personalise it, especially your supporting statement. While AI can simplify the process, it will not fully understand the job's requirements and/or be able to showcase your skills, knowledge, and experience. Write your statement to show why you are interested in the role and how you would be a valued member of the team/OUH employee.

Band 5 NurseandBand 2 Healthcare Support Workerrecruitment iscentralised, meaning when you apply you will be considered fora number of rolesacross the Trust. If you have any questions please email: [e-mail] .

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